Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Obedient

Resistant

The most appropriate antonym of the given word obedient is resistant.

• Obedient means "following orders or commands without question or hesitation."
• Resistant means "not easily persuaded or influenced; opposing or refusing to comply."

The other words do not have the same meaning as obedient, so they are not its antonyms.

• Compliant means "willing to obey or comply."
• Submissive means "ready to obey or yield to others."
• Cheery means "cheerful and optimistic."